2004 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco

Here's a case where high numbers lead to high quality. One of the most respected wine co-operatives, the Produttori is also one of the best remaining sources of value in top Barbaresco. Working with fruit supplied by more than 60 member growers, the Produttori makes multiple vineyard-designated bottlings that showcase the differences among the area's top sites. These wines undergo extended aging in larger barrels, including traditional large casks from Slavonian oak, and are labelled as riserva. The co-op also produces a bargain-priced regular Barbaresco.

Here's a case where high numbers lead to high quality. One of the most respected wine co-operatives, the Produttori is also one of the best remaining sources of value in top Barbaresco. Working with fruit supplied by more than 60 member growers, the Produttori makes multiple viney... more